Cotton Weft Pile Greige Fabric

Greige (undyed, unfinished) uncut weft pile cotton fabric for further processing into velvet or velour. Woven with floating weft threads per heading definition. HTS 5801.21.00.00 captures this as base cotton uncut pile, excluding Chapter 59 treatments.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China20.2%+35.0%55.2%
🇲🇽Mexico20.2%+10.0%30.2%
🇨🇦Canada20.2%+10.0%30.2%
🇩🇪Germany20.2%+10.0%30.2%
🇯🇵Japan20.2%+10.0%30.2%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

5208.42Lower: 24.7% vs 55.2%

If plain woven plain weave

No pile structure means Chapter 52 plain cotton fabrics.

5801.23.00.00Lower: 45% vs 55.2%

If of synthetic fibers

Fiber composition determines subheading within 5801.

5902.10.00.00Lower: 40.8% vs 55.2%

If treated with rubber for tire covers

Chapter 59 for rubberized textile fabrics.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Certify greige status to defer dyeing duties; measure width precisely over 30 cm

Pitfall: post-import cutting may trigger reclassification audits

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